Insert one end of the AC line cord into the AC power jack on the rear of the unit and the other end (with the 2 blades) into a conveniently located AC outlet having 120V, 60Hz. When the AC cord is plugged in, the batteries will be disconnected. NOTE: The AC plug supplied with the unit is polarized to help minimize the possibility of electric shock. If the AC plug does not fit into a nonpolar AC PlugAC Outlet ized AC outlet, do not file or cut the wide blade. It is the user’s responsibility to have an electrician replace the obsolete outlet. BATTERY INSTALLATION To use this unit with battery power, remove the battery door on the bottom of the unit by sliding the battery door off. Insert eight (8) ‘C’ size batteries following the diagram in the compartment. NOTE: The AC power cord must be disconnected from the AC power jack on the rear of the unit in order for the unit to operate on battery power. ++-- ++-- ++-- ++-- BATTERY PRECAUTIONS Follow these precautions when using batteries in this device: 1. Use only the size and type of batteries specified. 2. Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the batteries as indicated in the battery compartment. Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device. 3. Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. Alkaline, Rechargeable and Carbon-zinc) or old batteries with fresh ones. 4. If the device is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries to prevent damage or injury from possible battery leakage. 5. Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged; they can overheat and rupture. (Follow battery manufacturer’s directions.) HEADPHONE JACK (REAR OF UNIT) For private listening, connect low impedance 3.5mm (32 ohm) stereo headphones (not included) to this jack. The speakers are automatically disconnected when the headphone plug is inserted in the jack. 7 OPERATION OPERATION SETTING THE CLOCK 1 2 With the power off, press the PRESET/MEM/CLOCK SET button; “12 H” will blink. Press the Tune/Skip/Search o 1 or n 2 button to set the unit to the 24 hour (24 HOUR) mode (also known as military time), or 12 hour (12 HOUR) mode. 3 4 Press the Tune/Skip/Search o 1 or n 2 button to set the current hour, then press the PRESET/MEM/CLOCK SET button 3 again; the minute digits will blink. If you selected 12H time display be sure to observe the AM or PM indicators to make sure you have set the hour correctly. Press the PRESET/MEM/ CLOCK SET button and the hours will blink. 5 Press the Tune/Skip/Search n 1 or o 2 button to set the current minute. Press the PRESET/MEM/CLOCK SET button . and the time will be set. 8 OPERATION (CONTINUED) OPERATION (CONTINUED) LISTENING TO THE RADIO 1 2 Press the POWER button 1 to turn the unit on. Press the FUNCTION button 2 repeatedly to select the Radio band; AM or FM will appear in the display. Press the BAND button to select AM or FM. 3 4 MANUAL TUNING: Repeatedly press the Tune/Skip/Search o 1 or n 2 button to manually advance the frequency in the display up or down until the desired frequency appears. AUTOMATIC TUNING: Press and hold the Tune/Skip/Search o 1 or n 2 button until the frequency in the display starts to scan, and then release the button; the tuner will search and then stop on the next strong station it finds. Repeat this step until the desired frequency appears in the display. 5 6 If an FM station is selected, and is broadcasting in FM stereo, “STEREO” will light in the display. Adjust the VOLUME control 1 and BBS button 2 as desired. Press the BBS button 2 to the in position to enhance the bass sound. To turn the radio off, press the POWER button again. ANTENNAS AM–This unit has a built-in ferrite rod antenna, which provides adequate reception in most areas. If reception is weak, turn the unit to improve reception. FM–The FM Antenna is for FM reception only. If reception is weak, adjust the length and the angle of the antenna. 9 OPERATION (CONTINUED) OPERATION (CONTINUED) SETTING AND RECALLING RADIO PRESETS This unit can preset 10 AM and 10 FM radio stations for convenient recall. 1 2 Press the POWER button 1 to turn Press the BAND button to select AM the unit on. Press the FUNCTION or FM. button 2 repeatedly to select the Radio band; AM or FM will appear in the display. 3 4 Select a station using the Tune/Skip/ Search o 1 or n 2 button. (See the previous page for manual or auto tuning.) Press the PRESET/MEM/CLOCK SET button 1; “MEM” will blink in the display. Press the MODE/MEMORY UP button 2 until the desired memory number appears on the display. 5 6 Press the PRESET/MEM/CLOCK SET button again to set the station in the selected memory. Repeat steps 3 through 5 to program up to 10 stations in each band, if desired. TO RECALL: Follow steps 1 and 2 above. Repeatedly press the MODE/MEMORY UP button to select a preset; the station will automatically be tuned in. 10 OPERATION (CONTINUED) OPERATION (CONTINUED) TO PLAYACD 1 2 Press the POWER button 1 to turn the Press the FUNCTION button unit ...